ABI Survey Reflects Growing Confidence in a Shifting Economic Environment

ABI survey finds growing business confidence entering second quarter

Results from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s second-quarter Business Survey show growing optimism among Iowa employers, alongside continued challenges related to workforce availability, health care costs and policy uncertainty. According to the survey, 62% of respondents expect sales to expand in the next quarter. More than half, 57%, plan to increase their workforce,…

ABI Survey Reflects Growing Confidence in a Shifting Economic Environment

(Des Moines) Results from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) second quarter 2026 Quarterly Business Survey show Iowa employers entering Q2 with increased optimism and strong capital investment plans, while continuing to navigate workforce shortages, rising health care costs, and policy uncertainty. Key survey findings include: -62% expect sales to expand in the next quarter -57% plan to grow their workforce, up from 37% in Q1 …